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Dave Jones is hoping to hear from Paul Ince and Paul Butler some time this week to learn whether they have decided to stay with Wolves.
Ince has been offered a new deal but will talk with his family before making a decision. But Butler wants a two-year contract and has only been offered terms on a one-year deal, and that could mean him leaving Molineux.
Both players have been on holiday since the season ended - but Jones wants to hear from them before he flies off to Portugal to watch the European Championships.
George Ndah has also been offered new terms - but he may reject the pay-as-you-play deal, opening the door for a move to Nottingham Forest.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is on the brink of completing his first summer signing Leeds defender Michael Duberry.
A fee of around £800,000 has been agreed for the defender, now Wolves just need to finalise personal terms with the player.
Duberry has been offered a lucrative two-year deal at Molineux, and Jones is hoping he will form a solid central defensive partnership with Paul Butler.
But Butler's future at Molineux has not yet been resolved as he wants a two-year deal and has only been offered a one-year contract

Kidderminster manager Jan Molby has expressed an interest in loaning Wolves midfielder JJ Melligan for next season.
Melligan had two loan spells during the 2002/03 season and enjoyed a third in the final weeks of Ian Britton's reign at Kidderminster. He is back at Molineux after spending most of last season on loan at Third Division champions Doncaster.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is confident he'll sign Leeds defender Michael Duberry inside the next two weeks.
Jones sees centre-half Duberry as a key figure as Wolves attempt to return to the top flight at the first attempt and is understood to have agreed a fee of around £800,000.
The 28-year-old, joined Leeds in July 1999 for £4.5m from Chelsea, he made 22 appearances last season scoring three goals.
New Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell is trying to cut the Leeds wage bill and is thought to be keen to allow Duberry to leave.

Transfer News

Wolves have rubbished reports that a £1.7million bid has been turned down from them for Nigerian international, Seyi Olofinjana.The 23-year-old is currently with Norwegian top-flight side, SK Brann, who he joined in February 2003.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said about the comments from Scandinavia: "There have been some reports suggesting that we have made an offer of £1.7million for this player and that is simply not true.
"I’m not sure where this has come from as we have not made a bid."</P><P> 

Nottingham Forest are reported to be wanting to sign Wolves injury plagued striker George Ndah, who was sidelined for the whole of last season after twice undergoing surgery on a niggling knee injury.
Wolves are ready to offer the forward a new contract, based on a pay-as-you-play basis due to his injury problems.
But Forest have expressed an interest in luring Ndah to The City Ground as Joe Kinnear prepares for next season's Division One campaign.
Molineux boss Dave Jones is keen to hang on to Ndah as he was a star player when Wolves won promotion to the Premiership.

Pre-Season Update

Wolves have announced another two pre-season friendlies. They will be travelling to Northampton on Saturday 24th July before visiting Worcester City Tuesday 3rd August.

Pre-Season Tour Announced

Wolves have announced their plan's for this summer’s pre-season tour. The squad will be leaving on 15th July for an eight-day trip to Norway, playing three games. The opposition has yet to be confirmed but the matches, but they are expected to be against top-flight teams
Wolves last toured Norway in 1975, beating Mjondalen 1-0 and Skien X1 8-2.

Wolves have confirmed some more pre-season games, Tamworth on Tuesday 13th July, Mansfield on Tuesday 27th July and Kidderminster on Wednesday 28th July. They are all away games.

Romanian striker Vio Ganea is reported to have been offered a new two-year deal to stay with Wolves - but his agent claims Norwich and Charlton are chasing his signature.
Wolves are keen to hang on to him for next season's Division One campaign.
Ganea spent much of last season at Molineux on the bench, with Cort, Camara and Miller preferred ahead of him in the striking pecking order.
Wolves boss Dave Jones is hoping the fact that Ganea and his family are settled in the Black Country swings the pendulum his way.
But if he cannot guarantee him a starting place for next season's promotion bid, Ganea may choose to move on.

Midfielder Colin Cameron has withdrawn from the Scotland squad that was due to play Estonia on Thursday and Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, because he's suffering from an ankle injury.
Wolves physio Barry Holmes explained on WOW: “Colin injured his ankle in the last match of the season.
"Scans have shown that he has strained tendons.
“We believe the best course of treatment is rest and Colin will see a specialist in Oswestry tomorrow to confirm this.
“Unfortunately this means he has had to withdraw from the Scotland squad.”

Henri Camara's agent Willie McKay was this morning reported as saying: “There are a few clubs interested in Henri. Bolton are very keen and have made an offer for him. But Wolves’ valuation of Henri and his own valuation of himself are completely different."
But Jez Moxey denied Wolves have received a bid from Bolton and said on WOW: “This is not the case. We had an enquiry from Bolton’s secretary last week asking what our plans for Henri were. He did not make an offer.
“We have not put a valuation on Henri because he is not for sale. We have not received any offers and are not interested in receiving any.”

26-year-old Camara, who has had a transfer request firmly rejected by Wolves, is also reported to have attracted the interest of Blackburn and Middlesbrough.

Despite a lack of first-team opportunities at Molineux this season Iceland international Joey Gudjonsson would like to make his loan move to Wolves permanent.
He is currently on the books of Spanish side Real Betis, but is happy in the Midlands and feels he can do a job in the First Division.
He told the Sunday Mercury: "As far as I'm concerned, Wolves want me to come back and play for them next season.
"When I left to go on holiday, the manager told me that he wanted willing and hardworking players in his squad for next season. And I would be happy to return as my family and I are settled in the Midlands.
"I have strong links with England now."

Four Wolves players have been called up international's over the summer break.
Midfielder Colin Cameron and Striker Kenny Miller have both been named in Scotland's squad for the International Challenge games against Estonia, in Tallinn on Thursday 27th May, and at home to Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday 30th May.
Striker Vio Ganea has been selected for Romania's friendly with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on 27th May.
while is set to depart for the African Cup of Nations and.
Striker Henri Camara has been called up to Senegal's squad for a friendly match with Guinea on 29th May, then World Cup qualifying games against Congo on 5th June, Togo (West Africa) on 20th June and Zambia on 3rd July.

Wolves have rejected a written transfer request from striker Henri Camara.
The club believe Camara's agent Willie McKay is trying to engineer a move for the 27-year-old, who has indicated he has been happy since coming to Molineux.

Camara said: "If I said I wanted to leave Wolves, I'd be lying. My heart is here, I love playing here, but I came over to play in the Premiership.
"If Wolves had stayed up and Manchester United had come in for me, I wouldn't have even looked at it."

Chief Executive Jez Moxey added: "Willie McKay has been trying to find a Premier League club for him against our wishes.
"We explained our position and reiterated our determination to keep Henri and the nucleus of our team for next season when we hope to regain our status."

Wolves have announced that Manchester City will be their only home friendly of the pre-season friendlies.
The match will be at Molineux on Friday 30th July with a 7.45pm kick-off.
No details have yet been released on any away friendlies or the destination and itinerary of the pre-season tour which is scheduled for July.

Season Ticket Info

Season ticket holders who didn’t take advantage of the ‘Early Bird’ scheme can renew their seats from this week. The ticket office will now accept renewals – with the deadline being Friday 18th June 2004. The club has now released all the important dates for supporters to take advantage of the season ticket and TPS membership schemes for the coming season. In the weeks ahead existing season ticket holders have the chance to renew, the club will invite new applications for season tickets and the TPS membership scheme will also be open to applicants.

The dates to remember are as follows:
Wednesday 19th May 2004: Existing season ticket holders can renew their seats. Disabled season ticket holders can re-apply. Existing away season ticket holders can reapply. TPS members may renew their membership. General public can apply to join the Ticket Priority Scheme.
Friday 18th June 2004: Final date for all season ticket renewals and re-applications for disabled and away season tickets.
Monday 21st June to Friday 25th June 2004: Season ticket holders who have already renewed can be relocated.
Monday 28th June to Friday 2nd July 2004: Current TPS members can exclusively apply for a season ticket.
Monday 5th July 2004: Season tickets are released for general sale.
Friday 16th July 2004: Final date for TPS membership renewals and new applications.

ALL CURRENT ASTH’s, STH’s, DISABLED STH’s AND TPS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE RENEWAL PACKS DETAILING THE FULL RENEWAL PROCEDURE FROM THIS WEEK.

Please note, every season ticket purchased is subject to a £5 administration fee. Season ticket holders receive the following benefits: A guaranteed seat for 23 Division One League matches at Molineux Special discount, equivalent to five matches, when compared to the price of 23 matchday tickets. Free entry into reserve games. Priority on away tickets before members and the general public (subject to availability). A ten per cent discount on full priced merchandise purchased from club shops at Molineux and Dudley Street. The opportunity to spread the cost of the season ticket over six months (subject to finance charges).
APPLYING FOR SEASON TICKETS OR TPS MEMBERSHIP
Existing STH’s and members are asked to complete the form, once received, and return it to the ticket office as soon as possible either by post or in person. Alternatively, renewals can be completed over the telephone on 0870 442 0123 or, for the first time, supporters can renew season tickets online by clicking on the icon below. New applicants are asked to either call into the ticket office or telephone 0870 442 0123 to obtain a form. For the first time, season ticket holders will receive an authorisation form to complete if they want the club to hold their season ticket book for collection, around mid-July. If supporters wish to spread the cost of a season ticket over six months then this cannot be done over the telephone, they will need to apply for a credit agreement form which can be obtained from Molineux ticket office.

New Player Search

Wolves boss Dave Jones is aiming to add a number of top continental stars to the Wolves line-up in the next month.
He's been abroad on a string of scouting missions in recent weeks and he has seen the men he wants to help him get the club back in Premiership football.
As usual Jones is giving away no details about his transfer targets but the bulk of his summer signings will be foreigners.
The manager is still hoping Paul Ince, Paul Butler, Vio Ganea and George Ndah decide to stay at Molineux after coming to the end of their contracts.
And, after losing six men from his squad including Nigeria international Isaac Okoronkwo and striker Steffen Iversen, he is also interested in giving a new deal to Joey Gudjonsson who has gone back to Real Betis.
"If I can persuade the four men to re-sign for the club, I still want to bring in three or four new faces," said Jones.
"If they don't want to stay, I'll add a couple of other new names to my shopping list."

18th May 2004

Clear Out Begins

Five Wolves players who's contracts run out this summer are not being offered new deals by the club, and negotiations will take place with five other players.

Midfielder Alex Rae is expected to join Glasgow Rangers, after spending three seasons at Molineux becoming a fans favourate.
Striker Nathan Blake has been at Molineux for three years, but he made just 14 Premiership appearances last season only scoring one goal, against Newcastle back in November.
Since shortly after the New Year he has been sidelined because of a neck condition.
Defender Isaac Okoronkwo who was signed last summer, didn’t get a chance in the first team until the away fixture at Manchester City in April. He did play in the Carling Cup tie with Darlington earlier in the season.
Striker Steffen Iversen who was also signed last summer, made a total of 20 appearances, six of them as a substitute, and scored four goals during the season also Defender Oleg Luzhny made just ten appearances for the club since his move from Arsenal.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is expecting to hold talks in the near future with the representatives of George Ndah, Paul Butler and Vio Ganea who are all out of contract.
Joey Gudjonsson’s loan from Real Betis finishes at the end of this month but Wolves will be looking at the options available for the Icelandic international to return next season.
And Jones will be waiting for a call from Paul Ince once the skipper has decided whether or not he is going to extend his playing career

New Kit And Sponsor

Wolves today unveiled the team’s home and away kits for the 2004/05 season. The designs were chosen by over 2000 supporters who took part in a ballot and the winning home shirt design recieved 73 percent of the votes and the away kit 51 percent. The kit will be manufactured by Le Coq Sportif. The home shirt is now available to pre-order at Wolves online Megastore. The change strip is a dark navy blue colour with pale blue trim.

Wolves have also announced their new official club sponsor 'Chaucer Group'. The Chaucer logo will replace the Doritos logo on the team shirts for the next two seasons in a deal worth up to £2million. The worldwide business consultants, who have offices in Britain, the United States, Middle and Far East, have participated in a variety of sponsorship opportunities at Wolves over the past two years. Global chief executive Bob Laslett believes now is a good time to upgrade to become the club’s main sponsor.
In addition to exposure on the team’s shirts, the Chaucer logo will appear around the stadium and on club literature.

Mr Laslett, a life-long Wolves fan, said on WOW: "At Chaucer we are successful because we build strong relationships with our customers, which enables us to provide a top quality consulting service. We look forward to an equally successful relationship with Wolves."
Part of the sponsorship package includes £100,000 worth of consultancy services from Chaucer for a variety of Wolves’ business units, including IT, sales and marketing and company finance.

Wolves’ chief executive Jez Moxey added: "I am delighted to welcome Chaucer as our new main club sponsor. We have worked with Bob Laslett and his team for two years now and look forward to developing our relationship further.
"This is the closest commercial association we have, and we hope the partnership will help raise the brand profile of Chaucer in their continuing drive to be more and more successful as a business to business international management consultancy provider. In return, the club will receive a significant injection of cash and have the opportunity to tap into Chaucer’s professional resources to help make Wolves a more profitable and robust business."

17th May 2004

Ince Gone To Think About Future

Wolves veteran Paul Ince has gone away for his summer break to contemplate his future in football.
Ince left Molineux on Saturday saying he’d didn’t want to end his career on a ‘sour note’ after getting sent off in Wolves last game of the season. He was given a yellow card for diving after 28 minutes and then followed it up with a second yellow card for a trip on his old pal, Jamie Redknapp.
He said on WOW: "Once I’d got the first yellow card then I guess he (referee) was always watching me.
"But that booking was for diving and if there’s one thing I’m not, it’s a diver.
"Then the sending off was just crazy. It sees the season end on a sour note and it’s just not warranted.
"I guess he can now say that he’s sent Paul Ince off so he had a good day."
Paul and Redknapp soon put the events of the game aside after the final whistle and the Guvnor says there were no hard feelings.
"I wouldn’t let a referee’s decision affect our friendship," says Paul.
"We have been mates for years, he is godfather to my daughter and there was nothing to make up over.
"We just laughed it off there and then so to get sent off was disappointing, that’s what I was trying to say. It’s the last game of the season and you’d have thought the ref could have shown just a bit of common sense and let it go but he didn’t.
"At the end of the day neither team had anything to fight for and, to be honest, the ref won the game."
He went on to say about the decision he has to make over the summer.
"The wife makes all the decisions so I guess I’ll go away and talk to her, enjoy the summer and see what I feel is the best thing for me to do.
"There was no decision to make last time after we’d secured promotion but when it’s back to the Nationwide then it could be hard to get up for, without any disrespect. But, I enjoy the game and I shall give it all some serious thought."

There was one more retirement at Molineux, Wolves longest serving member of staff, Manager’s secretary, Dot Wooldridge has bid farewell to Molineux this afternoon after 36 years with the club. Dot joined the club as a 15-year-old office junior in 1959, and worked with the legendry Stan Cullis. She has seen fifteen manager’s in the years that have followed, Dot has only spent time away from the club to bring up her two boys, Mark and Sean. She returned to Wolves in 1973 and has been with the club ever since.
Dot joined the team on the pitch for a lap of honour following Saturday’s final game of the season.

Boss Dave Jones put Wolves 2-0 defeat down the same failings that have dogged Wolves all season. He said: "It's been our downfall all along - giving quality players a shot on goal. You can't give gifts away like that. We are our own worst enemy at times.
"The players couldn't give anymore but when you are on top you need to finish sides off, while keeping the backdoor shut."

When asked about referee Steve Bennett's performance, he replied: "I thought the ref showed the consistency he has done all season. You can make of that what you will."

Dave Jones paid tribute to Denis Irwin who retired today and was given a standing ovation from both sets of supporters when he was substituted in the 89th minute. Jones added: "Denis deserved the honour the fans gave him. I brought him off because I didn't want his final moments to get lost in everything else that was going on.
"Denis is a great credit to himself and the game. I have worked with some top pros in my time and he is right up there."

Irwin's Farewell from WOW
Denis Irwin left Molineux this evening admitting his final match before retirement had been an emotional occasion. The defender, having played over 900 games in his illustrious career, is hanging up his boots and is set to enjoy a few months off before deciding on his next move.

“It’s been emotional today and I have to say that as I came off the pitch it finally began to sink it that that’s it,” he says.
“I have had a fantastic life in the game and I have enjoyed every minute. My only disappointment is that it has come to an end with us facing relegation.
“I feel the club is stronger now than when I first came and I am hopeful of what they can do next season.
“If they can keep hold of the key players then I think they have a good chance of going back up.”

As Denis left the field in the 89th minute of Wolves’ 2-0 defeat to Tottenham he received a standing ovation from both sets of fans and the English game’s most decorated player says he walked off knowing he has no regrets.

“I am proud of all my achievements and have enjoyed it all,” he says. “ Some people would give their right arm for just a small part of what I have had in the game and I am thankful for 22 and a half wonderful years.
“I have huge affection for this club and every one that I’ve been at," says Denis. "I’m thankful to Leeds for giving me my first chance. I had four great years at Oldham and, obviously, my time at Man United was superb. But I have also had a truly fantastic two years with Wolves.
“I was a fan as a boy and I’ve had a great time here. I have no regrets.
“I shall definitely miss the footballing life but I don’t think it will properly sink in until the lads come back for pre-season and I’m still at home.
“But, I shall enjoy having time to spend with the family and going off on holiday before contemplating what comes next.”

15mins: Irwin hit the post from a curling free-kick 25 yards out.
28mins: Yellow card, Ince.
34mins: Goal, Keane puts Spurs ahead, Jones saved his first effort but he scored from the rebound.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-1 Spurs.
57mins: Goal, Defoe gets Spurs second, going round Jones after Cort's under hit back pass to the Wolves keeper.
60mins: Wolves substitution, Ganea on for Newton.
67mins: Second yellow card for Ince, he leaves the pitch to cheers from the fans.
71mins: Wolves substitution, Rae on for Naylor.
71mins: Spurs substitution, Kanoute on for Rickets.
77mins: Yellow card, Redknapp.
88mins: Spurs substitution, Poyet on for Keane.
89mins: Wolves substitution, Craddock on for Irwin.
Full-Time: Wolves 0-2 Spurs.

Wolves: 0

Jones, Irwin, Naylor, Okoronkwo, Butler, Newton, Ince, Cameron, Kennedy, Camara, Cort.

Subs: Oakes, Rae (71), Craddock (89), Ganea (60), Iversen.

Cards: Yellow: Ince. Red: Ince.

Spurs: 2

Keller, Kelly, King, Gardner, Ziege, Yeates, Redknapp, Brown, Ricketts, Keane, Defoe.

Subs: Burch, Kanoute (71), Doherty, Poyet (88), Mabizela.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Attendance: 29,389

Wolves: veteran Denis Irwin is playing his last game of an illustrious career and is guaranteed a great reception from the Wolves supporters.
Boss Dave Jones already has next season in his mind and a planned promotion assault so he is pondering using Mark Kennedy as left back on his 28th birthday.
The Republic of Ireland international is being considered for a change of role although Lee Naylor is recovering from a calf injury he sustained last weekend so the idea may be shelved for the time being.
Dean Sturridge has undergone a knee operation but hopes to be fit for pre-season training.

Tottenham: may turn to youth after a season of disappointment at White Hart Lane as they travel to already-relegated Wolves.
Caretaker manager David Pleat is without defenders Stephen Carr and Mauricio Taricco so highly-rated Stephen Kelly looks a certain starter, while Dean Marney and Mark Yeates are also in the 18-man squad that is travelling to the Black Country.
South African midfielder OJ Mabizela could get a chance to play but Darren Anderton is out of the match so he has already played his last match for the club.
Gus Poyet and Christian Ziege are included and will get a chance to say their farewells to the Spurs fans.

English football's most decorated player bows out of the game on Saturday with the praise of managers past and present ringing in his ears.
Denis Irwin's appearance for Wolves against Tottenham at Molineux will mark his 902nd and last league and cup appearance stretching over 22 glittering years.

Wolves boss Dave Jones called the 38-year-old former Republic of Ireland international "a super pro" while his former manager at Old Trafford Sir Alex Ferguson was also quick to pay tribute.
Irwin won almost every available club honour in the game during his 12 years at Old Trafford including seven Premiership titles.

And Ferguson said: "Denis' career has been one of absolute distinction.
"His greatest years were here and I was fortunate to get him for what everybody would consider a steal at £625,000.
"It is great for Denis to be able to look back on the career he has had, and he was never anything less than a fantastic professional."

Irwin has known for some time that this season would be his last but his willingness to engage in his club's drawn-out relegation fight was never in doubt.
The Irishman is not one for sentiment and Jones said that despite a club presentation and the expected standing ovation, Irwin would treat the occasion as business as usual.

Jones said: "Denis trained on Thursday as if it was his first week of training, not his last.
"He is a super pro and if the kids and some senior players have not picked anything up from him then they are fools to themselves.
"Denis deserves a standing ovation not just for what he has done for Wolves, but throughout his career."

Wolves have announced a new two-year sponsorship deal with Le Coq Sportif, which will be worth approximately £1million a year to the club.
The new design of the home and away strip was chosen by supporters in a ballot, which over 2000 fans took part in. The kits, along with Wolves new main sponsors, will be revealed at Molineux at 12 noon on Tuesday 18th May. Supporters are being welcomed to attend the launch at the stadium in the Billy Wright Stand.
During the summer Wolves and Le Coq Sportif branded training kit and leisurewear will on sale.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: "We are delighted to have signed this lucrative agreement with Le Coq Sportif, a leading brand in sportswear manufacturing.
"Our retail operation generates significant income for the business. It is therefore vital for Wolves to join forces with a company who can not only provide significant sponsorship income but also top quality products for sale through our various retail outlets.
"I am pleased so many of our magnificent supporters took part in the process of our kit selection, after all, they are the people we will be asking to buy the shirts for next season."
Kevin Batchelor, the Le Coq Sportif Football Brand Manager added: "Le Coq Sportif is delighted to add such a prestigious club as Wolves to our portfolio. We are indeed very proud to be able to supply the team and the supporters with quality replica and training wear for the next two seasons. The positive reaction to the kits by the fans was extremely encouraging and we shall be working closely with the club in future to make sure that the supporter’s views were included in any changes in kit design."

Midfielder Kevin Cooper is keen to stay with Division 1 champions Norwich following the completion of his loan spell at Carrow Road.
The 29-year-old has returned to Molineux where he has two years left to run on his contract, but would like to be back with Norwich for the start of next season in the Premiership.
He said to the Eastern Daily Press: "To be perfectly honest I don't know whether I will play for Norwich again - but I'd certainly like to.
"As you can imagine it has been pretty hectic over the last couple days so I haven't had a chance to discuss anything. Hopefully I'll get that opportunity before too long, but first I really need to speak to Dave Jones at Wolves to see how he views the situation.
"I'm a Wolves player and I've got two years left on my contract so I've got to find out where I stand. But a permanent move to Norwich really appeals to me, as does the chance of Premiership football. I've enjoyed being part of it over the last couple of months - and I'd love to be part of it again next season."
Norwich boss Nigel Worthington added: "It's a case of wait and see on that one. A number of phone calls will be going in and we'll just have to see what develops."

Wolves Academy youngster Ashley Vincent is to leave Wolves and join up with former Molineux coach John Ward who is now manager at Cheltenham.
Vincent is expected to sign a two-year deal at Cheltenham within the next few days. He has just completed his third season at Molineux having graduated through the Academy ranks and made six appearances and scored one goal for the reserves during this season

Wolves veteran midfielder Paul Ince says that he would be ready to play on for another year to try and help Wolves get back into The Premiership.
The 36-year-old was due to call time on his playing career at the end of the campaign after only just being talked into one more season in the top flight by Dave Jones.
Following relegation, Ince feels that he can still do a job for Wolves in Division One and says that he is now hoping to play for yet another season and help bring back Premiership football to Molineux next season.
"Physically and mentally I think I could do another year," said Ince.

Wolves defender Lee Naylor is expected to return to training in the next couple of days, he suffered a kick to the calf during Sunday's match and was substituted midway through the first-half.
He is set to be back with the rest of the squad before the end of the week after receiving treatment.
Physio Barry Holmes said on WOW: "Lee got a stud in the back of his calf as he made a tackle in Sunday’s match.
"It wasn’t anything serious but it led to him suffering a dead leg and he was struggling.
"We had to make a decision whether to leave him until half-time or to take him off and he was limping so it was decided best to take action.
"Lee’s been in for treatment this week and is shaping up fine. He’s a very fast healer and should be back in training in the next day or so."

There will be a minute's silence before Saturday's final game of the season against Tottenham in memory of Wolves great Dennis Wilshaw, who died at the age of 78 at his home in Stoke on Monday night.
The 1950s Molineux striker scored 172 goals in 378 matches for the club and played in their famous 3-2 win over Hungarian side Honved in 1954.
He was capped 12 times by England and scored four goals against Scotland at Wembley in 1955.

Wolves boss Dave Jones said after the match: "We have given everything and they have not let themselves down, just unfortunately we have finished just short.
"The fans were great, to come here and still here them is just great.
"They have been up and down the country, they support the club - sooner or later we will all leave - but they will keep coming.
"They deserved a performance and we have tried to give them that.
"There is a lot of optimism, we want to come back straight away which won't be easy.
"I would have liked to have won a game away but it wasn't to be.
"I thought we worked out socks off and did well.
"This is the hardest division in the world to come into and I haven't enjoyed it, I will be honest. I don't enjoy losing - but the players picked me up throughout the season."

Keeper Paul Jones said about the penalty save: “I’ve faced a few Alan Shearer penalties in my time.
“I think I got one back on him by saving this one.
“I’m told that I hold the record for having the most Alan Shearer penalties scored against me, but I don’t know if that’s true. If it is then I think I levelled things a little today.
“He said to me after the game that it was a good save but I think it was just one of those where I guessed right. As a goalkeeper you have a 50/50 chance of getting it and I just fancied it after what I thought had been a decent game.”

Vio Ganea has dedicated his goal to Wolves traveling army of supporters, 3000 fans travelled up to St James Park for Wolves last away match of the season.
Ganea said on WOW: "I am very happy with my goal and I went over to the side where the Wolves fans were after I scored because they had been fantastic.
"They were very noisy and we played the game for them. I am so happy they saw us score against Newcastle after travelling such a long way.
"Newcastle are a very big team and they have been playing in Europe but I think after the UEFA Cup game on Thursday they were a little tired.
"They have something to play for because they want to finish in fourth position and the pressure was on them.
"We played for pride and to try and finish as high as we can. We still wanted to win the game."

31mins: Wolves substitution, Rae on for Naylor (injured).
38mins: Goal, Bowyer scores from Ameobi's cross.
Half-Time: Newcastle 1-0 Wolves.
54mins: Yellow card, Ince.
65mins: Wolves substitution, Ganea on for Irwin.
70mins: GOAL, Ganea pulls Wolves level from Kennedy's cross/shot.
74mins: Yellow card, Bowyer.
80mins: Newcastle substitutions, Viana on for Robert and Chopra on for Ambrose.
81mins: Yellow card, Cameron.
82mins: Penalty to Newcastle, Ince pushed Speed.
82mins: Jones saves Shearer's penalty.
90mins: Wolves substitution, Gudjonsson on for Cameron.
Full-Time: Newcastle 1-1 Wolves.

Newcastle: 1

Given, Hughes, Caldwell, Bramble, Bernard, Ambrose, Bowyer, Speed, Robert, Shearer, Ameobi.

Subs: Harper, Griffin, Bridges, Chopra (80), Viana (80).

Cards: Yellow: Bowyer. Red: None.

Wolves: 1

Jones, Irwin, Okoronkwo, Butler, Naylor, Newton, Ince, Cameron, Kennedy, Camara, Cort.

Subs: Oakes, Rae (31), Ganea (65), Gudjonsson (90), Lowe.

Cards: Yellow: Ince, Cameron. Red: None.

Attendance: 52,139

Newcastle: Andy O'Brien is out as he begins a two-match ban. The Republic of Ireland international is sidelined after being sent off at Aston Villa, and with Jonathan Woodgate out for the foreseeable future with a torn thigh muscle, Steve Caldwell could come into contention following his recall from a loan spell at Leeds.
Craig Bellamy, Kieron Dyer and Andy Griffin (all hamstring) remain on the casualty list, as does Jermaine Jenas (thigh).
But Lee Bowyer returned as a substitute in the 2-0 Uefa Cup defeat in Marseille on Thursday night and impressed enough to stake a genuine claim for a start.

Wolves: boss Dave Jones is missing four players for Sunday's Premiership trip to Newcastle.
Defender Mark Clyde has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a thigh strain and is joined on the sidelines by Oleg Luzhny (calf), Steffen Iversen (Achilles) and Silas (ankle).

Coach Stuart Gray is ready to pledge his future to Wolves as they begin to plan for next season. He is currently under agreement to remain at Molineux until the end of the campaign, but chairman Rick Hayward has already stressed a desire to keep him. Gray has given Wolves a fresh outlook on the training pitches in his four months and now the 44-year-old is set for talks aimed at securing his longer term future at Molineux.

Wolves Skipper Paul Ince is on the brink of agreeing to stay another season and lead Wolves fight for an instant return to the Premiership next season.
Boss Dave Jones has confirmed that he will be trying to make four or five new signings this summer, but he said The Guvnor is poised to add his name to the First Division roster for 2004/5.

Unless Wolves decide to sell him, Molineux favourite Henri Camara will stay with Wolves.
His agent Willie McKay has confirmed that Bolton's Sam Allardyce and Blackburn's Graeme Souness are among the Premiership managers who have approached him.
But the Monaco-based agent is adamant that, despite igniting speculation about Camara's future last weekend, the fate of the 26-year-old forward will ultimately rest with Wolves.

Both of Wolves final games of the season are completely sold out. The match at Newcastle on Sunday sold out earlier this week, and the home match against Spurs sold out this morning.

Wolves have vowed to stick by manager Dave Jones after their failure to survive in the Premiership.
Jones ended Wolves 19-year absence from the top flight last summer, but with Man City beating Newcastle last Saturday Wolves need a mathematical miracle to avoid the drop. With two games left Man City have 38 points and a -2 goal difference, while Wolves have 32 points and a -37 goal difference, so even though Wolves could get six points and draw level it will take a lot of goals to get them above Man City.
Chairman Rick Hayward and chief executive Jez Moxey are positive Wolves will "bounce back" as West Brom have done.

Jez Moxey said: "We have the nucleus of a good side here and if we can bring in a few more players, we'll have an exciting team.
"The manager's aim is to bounce straight back and do it with style.
"We're also making sound progress to generate enough money to develop the training ground.
"The finance isn't in place at the moment, but we hope to be able to begin the building work this year."

Rick Hayward said: "We're a building club and we want to move forward.
"We have a board meeting on 17th May when we will be discussing the budget for transfers next season.
"I have nothing but good things to say about Dave Jones, his staff and the players who have given everything.
"I hope Dave is here for the long haul. He's done a tremendous job, and the team is getting better and better. It's just a pity we weren't playing this well at the start of the season.
"We also need to sit down and talk to (coach) Stuart Gray, who we would like to stay with us."

Wolves reserves lost 2-1 against Aston Villa reserves at Villa Park. Aston Villa are this season’s Barclaycard Premiership Reserve League Champions.

Villa took the lead after 14 minutes following a free-kick from Peter Whittingham, Whittingham’s kick was driven through the six-yard box to the far post where it hit the unfortunate Townsend on the chest and bounced into the net.
Villa went two up in the 61st minute after Moore had gathered a cross from Steve Foley and lashed a close range shot into the roof of the net past the helpless Oakes.
In stoppage time, Miller raced onto a long through ball from Townsend and held off the challenge of James O’Connor before chipping over Postma.

Aston Villa Reserves: Postma, Delaney, J. O’Connor, Cahill, Nix, Whittingham, Ward, Davis, Dublin, Moore (Hynes 68), Foley (Cormell 84).
Unused Subs: Gardner, Olejnik, Agbonlahor.
Wolves Reserves: Oakes, Townsend, Rafferty (Riley 78), Lowe, Craddock, Gudjonsson, K. O’Connor, Clingan, Iversen (Mulligan 61), Miller, Silas (Jones 45).
Unused Subs: Ikeme, Stewart.
Attendance: 899.

Derby have contested suggestions that a trio of their young stars are wanted by Wolves, after National newspaper speculation has linked goalkeeper Lee Grant and teenage duo Tom Huddlestone and Lee Holmes with moves to Molineux.
derby insist Grant, who signed a contract extension earlier this year, and Young Player of the Year Huddlestone, who signed his first professional contract after his birthday in December, will be staying put.
Holmes is expected to pen his own contract imminently.

Striker Steffen Iversen has admitted he will be pleased to head away from Molineux in the summer.
The Norwegian hasn't been able to get in the team since the turn of the year and he is looking forward to assessing his options when his contract expires in a fortnight.

Wolves are reported to have opened talks with Brann for their Nigerian star Seyi Olofinjana. Wolves are now looking at setting up a deal after tracking the classy midfielder for a number of months.
But they will face tough competition for player who moved to Norway in 2003, Torino and Auxerre are also in talks for the African.
"Brann are in negotiatons with Torino, Wolverhampton and Auxerre," confirmed his agent Didier Frenay to Bergens Tidende.
West Brom and Tottenham are also said to be very interested, although they have not made an official move.
"It's the three clubs that I mentioned that are in negotiations with Brann," added Frenay.
Over recent months, Paris Saint Germain, Monaco, Strasbourg, Lille, Lens, Sochaux, Anderlecht and Rangers have all watched Olofinjana in action.

Wolves in-form striker Henri Camara has escaped a ban from The FA for his tackle on Southampton's Jason Dodd last month.
Camara was booked for the dangerous tackle on Dodd in the game at Molineux last month and was charged with misconduct and if The FA found him guilty he faced a three-match ban.
But after video evidence was presented by Wolves at the disciplinary hearing, Camara has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Wolves boss Dave Jones was happy with the decision and insists justice was done, he said on WOW: "The FA listened and their decision has been the right one.
"All along Henri said the tackle was clumsy but there was never any malicious intent and this has been accepted.
"He's got a good disciplinary record and he's very pleased with the verdict."

Wolves Chief executive Jez Moxey has this morning responded on Wolves Official Website over comments accredited to Henri Camara prior to Saturday's game agains Everton.
Some sources reported Camara as saying he wanted to remain in the Premiership and included the direct quote: "I know there has been some interest shown in me and if Wolves were to get the right offer and it is the right club I would have to consider it.”
But, Jez told WOW this morning: “We have spoken to Henri and he has told us that he has made no such statement.”

Jez’s comments come after Dave Jones post-match outburst over the actions of Camara’s agent Willie McKay, who went on record saying that if Wolves received a “suitable offer” for the player they might consider it. The Wolves boss reacted by insisting the club had signed Camara for the long term not the short term.
Jez added: “No-one should under-estimate our resolves to keep our best players at the club.”

Wolves boss Dave Jones will make hanging on to Henri Camara his number one priority after seeing his side effectively relegated from the Premiership yesterday.
Camara's sixth goal in seven games steered his side towards victory over Everton but results elsewhere mean only a mathematical miracle can keep them up.
The Senegal star has been linked with a summer move away from Molineux but Jones insisted: "Henri is here for the long-term, not the short-term.
"We've spent a lot of time with him because he didn't fire when he first came to the club so his agent should shut up and let him get on with it.
"Unless somebody comes in with ridiculous money we are going to keep building with Henri as a player."

Jones praised his side's fighting spirit and stressed the importance of battling through the final two games of the season in order to approach the next campaign with confidence.
Jones added: "I'm proud of my lads because they have given their all today.
"It's a hard pill to swallow and football kicks you in the teeth a lot. From coming off at the end happy we end up hearing the results elsewhere.
"But we can take lots of positives. We have bounced back many times this year from losing games and now we've got the big test and I think we can bounce back again.
"I'm expecting my players to show the commitment and character that we've shown all season otherwise they won't be at this football club." from sportinglife.com

3mins: Goal, Everton take the lead, Osman heads in from McFadden's cross.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-1 Everton.
55mins: GOAL, Camara blasts Wolves level.
73mins: Wolves substitution, Rae on for Cameron.
77mins: Wolves substitution, Ganea on for Irwin.
80mins: Yellow card, Rooney.
82mins: Everton substitution, Jeffers on for McFadden.
84mins: GOAL, Cort puts Wolves ahead, heading in Kennedy's cross.
88mins: Everton substitution, Campbell on for Nyarko.
Full-Time: Wolves 2-1 Everton.

Wolves: 2

Jones, Irwin, Naylor, Okoronkwo, Butler, Newton, Ince, Cameron, Kennedy, Camara, Cort.

Subs: Oakes, Rae (73), Iversen, Ganea (77), Luzhny.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Everton: 1

Martin, Pistone, Weir, Radzinski, Rooney, Yobo, Nyarko, McFadden, Carsle, Hibbert, Osman.

Subs: Wright, Stubbs, Campbell (88), Jeffers (82), Linderoth.

Cards: Yellow: Rooney. Red: None.

Attendance: 29,395

Wolves boss Dave Jones reveals his ways of dealing with the stresses and strains of being a manager in an interview with leaguemanagers.com last summer, watch it here: Jones Interview.
Thanks to Jo Dalton for sending me the link.